Person:Grace Zent (1)

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Biography of Grace Zeralda Zent

Grace Zeralda Zent was born on 28 April, 1899 in Dunsmuir, Siskiyou County, California, the daughter of Isaac Chase Zent and Jessie Edith Cole.

Grace married Roy Scott Veregge, son of Albert James Veregge and Mary Elizabeth Ambrose, on 6 July, 1920 in Stockton, Sacramento County, California.

Roy and Grace had two children, June Alberta, born 10 March, 1921 and Elwood C. "Bud" Veregge, born 31 July 1922, both were born in Stockton, California.

Grace worked during World War I at Camp Stoneman in Pittsburg, California as a "Comptometer Operator", which was similar to an early calculator, probably used to process the payroll. She wanted to help the war effort with her work with the military.

Roy and Grace Veregge lived for over 60 years at their homes in Pittsburg and Concord, California and later moved to their home on the Russian River in Monte Rio, California, which was located near Sebastopool. Roy owned two parcels of property in Monte Rio which later were given to Roy's nephew, Rik Olson. Roy and Grace's home was a frequent "summer vacation visiting spot" for their grandchildren, when the Russian River was at its low-point, with some good swimming holes for all to enjoy.

Grace Veregge passed away on 27 June, 1993 in Gardnerville, Douglas County, Nevada, near the home of her son, Bud, who cared for her in the last several years of her life.

Obituary of Grace (Zent) Veregge

Obituary in "The Record-Courier", Gardnerville, Nevada, Thursday, July 1, 1993

Grace Veregge

A memorial service was held yesterday at the United Methodist Church in Gardnerville for Grace Z. Veregge, 94, who died June 27 at Cottonwood Care Center in Gardnerville. Mrs. Veregge had lived in Gardnerville for the past four years, coming from Villa Grande, California. She was born April 28, 1899 in Dunsmuir, California to Isaac Chase Zent and Jessie Edith Cole Zent.

She spent her childhood and school years in Stockton, California. She married Roy S. Veregge in 1920 in Stockton. He died in 1981. Mrs. Veregge was a homemaker and a Methodist. She was a life member of the Concord Chapter 384 Order of the Eastern Star of Concord, California. In Gardnerville, she was active with the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center, and she was an avid bridge player.

She was preceded in death by her daughter and parents. Survivors include: son Bud Veregge of Gardnerville; grandchildren Richard H. Olson of South San Francisco, Michael S. Olson of Mexico, Frederick S. Veregge of Honolulu, Hawaii, Pamela J. Frederick of Exeter, New Hampshire, James A. Veregge of La Palma, California, and Jon L. Veregge of Orange, California; and eight grandchildren.

Cremation was held under direction of FitzHenry's Funeral Home of Carson City. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Carson City chapter, P.O. Box 3649, Carson City, 89702

Social Security Death Index

Individual Record FamilySearch™ U.S. Social Security Death Index 30 September 2000 Select record to download - Maximum: 50

  Grace VEREGGE   
   Birth Date: 28 Apr 1899  
   Death Date: 27 Jun 1993  
   Social Security Number:  568-28-2353  
   State or Territory Where Number Was Issued:  California 
 
 Death Residence Localities 
   ZIP Code: 89410  
   Localities:  Centerville, Douglas, Nevada 
 Dresslerville, Douglas, Nevada 
 Gardnerville, Douglas, Nevada

Last Will & Testament

1. ↑ ^1.0 1.1 Social Security Death Index.